Columbus in Polk County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Polk County Bicentennial Memorial

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

1. Polk County Bicentennial Memorial Marker

Inscription. Dedicated as a Bicentennial Tribute to the men and women of Polk County who have perpetuated two hundred years of freedom by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during times of war and national emergency.

Erected 1976 by Polk County Memorial Post 250 of the American Legion.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list.

Location. 35° 15.087′ N, 82° 11.903′ W. Marker is in Columbus, North Carolina, in Polk County. Marker is on W. Mills Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NC 28722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Polk County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserve our Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old Bill" Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Polk County World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Columbus Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Round Mountain (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); The Brave Devoted Patriots (about 500 feet away); Tryon Mountain (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

2. Polk County Bicentennial Memorial Marker

Polk County Courthouse and Bicentennial Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

3. Polk County Courthouse and Bicentennial Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.